Right now we're working on the PCB V.2, we've added USB-C Connectivity and all-intergrated components. We will have a working prototype by the end of January.

The entire build process will be posted on this thread as we progress, so stay tuned on that !

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Concerning the case, we are still discussing colour options and materials:

Many of you have asked for alternate colours—which we certainly plan on offering in the future— But to reduce production cost, we plan on sticking with a single two-tone colour combo (currently red-orange/black) for our first product launch, which will be a limited run: 'Edition One'

And regarding materials, we are still hesitating between full aluminium powder coated or doing only the shell in aluminium and having the top/bottom parts in ABS to get a more accurate, vivid colour reproduction.

Once we are set on these decisions, we will be able to provide a more accurate price point.

Thanks again for all your support.Keep the feedback coming, we love hearing your suggestions!

After getting initial quotes from CNC manufacturers, it seems impossible to keep the price under 100$ for a 3piece set.That being said, we can cut the price by almost a third if we go from three pieces to two pieces.

Thus, our proposition is to merge the top and shell part together, forming a single aluminium piece.Only issue is, we then lose the color contrast between shell and orange colored top.

BUT we can achieve a stealthier look, going with Space-grey anodised aluminium (similar to apple products) and an orange-anodised aluminium bottom.That's right: All aluminium, all anodised.

I'll reserve my stance for the prototype, but the render still looks super slick, maybe even a little better. I'm also curious as to how it would look with the colors swapped, so it's still primarily orange.

This looks really cool, and im still on the fence about joining since I ordered the Rama m-6. Im currently interested from the cool design and carbon colors (orange and grey).

The new design looks cool, but my fear is that while that picture makes it look great, how much of that contrast will you even be seeing now that its been slimmed down and is only viewable from the side? From a top down view or a front facing view its very much just going to feel like a solid color macro pad, which isnt terrible or anything, im just stating that you are going to be losing that cool contrast look.

I like the second model a lot better! I also like the white prototype. When are you planning to do the group buy?

We're awaiting quotes from manufacturer and still exploring different materials, colour variations.We are currently working on the fully functional prototype, which should be ready by the end of the month/early feb.

As there are quite some keyboards with USB-C ports out there, that can only work with USB-C to A cables, I disagree that I can just assume it was properly made to work with USB-C to C. Does not hurt to ask for confirmation